tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78048894807137293362011-08-04T02:52:17.398-04:00jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.comBlogger861100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-7107644633965297372009-03-10T12:25:00.004-04:002009-03-11T23:33:19.497-04:00

(gap striped cotton scoop neck, thrifted polyester navy vest, 7's high-waisted wide leg jeans)i hate to admit it, but this vest sat idle and tucked away in my closet for many months until i found some guidance from jessie, my live in fashion consultant-- pair it with stripes! she said.  (when in doubt, throw some stripes into the mix! is jessie's latest styling motto)...though stripes have been

daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661235229867865240noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-48540102330184216632009-03-05T23:40:00.000-05:002009-03-06T00:48:02.763-05:00

despite the heavy snow that we had earlier this week (or maybe because of it, actually) i have decided that i am ready for spring. bring it on. all of it. the dresses, sandals, tanktops, sunglasses and massive amounts of sunscreen.maybe that's why i felt like wearing shorts, even though i had to add tights and a sweater, since the weather isn't quite cooperating with my wishes.(shirt: thrift,

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-88957220882000481772009-03-04T12:19:00.005-05:002009-03-04T13:21:07.665-05:00

so here's a new-to-me favorite of my winter wardrobe. roommate jessie and i had a 'gals clothing swap' some months back and it was a total success. there were roughly 15 gals in our place, with all their give-away clothes draped on every available surface in our loft. by the end of it, we all walked away with some awesome new second-hand duds, and we wound up donating NINE huge trash bags full

daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661235229867865240noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-61870112990033417142009-02-27T12:27:00.002-05:002009-02-27T12:31:17.315-05:00

When I Grow Up from Fever Ray on Vimeo.i can't stop watching this video. i can't get that feather covered, native american inspired full body leotard out of my head...i want to wear it.

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-47547271919678700392009-02-26T22:54:00.003-05:002009-02-26T23:13:08.659-05:00

yes, it's true. i am back in my suspender phase. wait, actually i don't think i ever documented this on the blog--it may have been before the blog's time--but i had a hardcore suspender phase last spring/summer. i wore them with anything that i could make them to fasten to. haha.i have also really been loving this little grey skirt with the pockets. it was a lucky f21 find and i love that you can

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-1855125772854311022009-02-25T21:44:00.004-05:002009-02-25T22:37:27.042-05:00

okay so i'm new to this blogging business, but here goes...i bought these amazing levi cords at a secondhand shop in my hood. they were still brand new with the tags on. SCORE!they've since become my favorite go-to jeans for several reasons: they are sooo comfortable, they have a bit of stretch which makes the fit great, i love the stitching detail--western, but not honky tonk. i've been kind

daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661235229867865240noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-42063672339559690272009-02-24T14:14:00.004-05:002009-02-24T14:38:47.485-05:00

surprise! we have a new blogger joining the team. i am super psyched to introduce you guys to my fabulous roommate danielle. most of you are already familiar with her (well at least her clothing and shoes-which i would usually steal and wear in my outfit posts). haha. d is an all-around amazing gal and i can't wait for you guys to get to know her and see her great style.but that's not all...we

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-52672340150900253542009-02-21T15:02:00.002-05:002009-02-21T15:04:27.940-05:00

regular posting will begin again on monday (2/23)!! we have a couple of surprises for you guys and we can't wait to be back! ;)see all of you soon.xo

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-79837613578885330012009-01-16T16:01:00.004-05:002009-01-16T16:15:24.217-05:00

i would apologize again for the lack of updates--but i believe that is becoming annoying. so, i am posting a pic of zooey deschanel as a peace offering (cause i really believe everyone in the entire world loves her) and i will just tell you guys what's going on.kristin and i are trying to figure out the direction the blog will take in the coming year. we are not exactly sure what this looks like,

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-33940042386004884252009-01-05T12:20:00.004-05:002009-01-05T12:28:56.631-05:00

i know, i know--this is not an outfit post :( BUT it is about something just as fun, i promise!susie bubble has a great post up about my good friends at market publique and their new vintage marketplace site that will be going up in the next couple of months. pamela and jon are fantastic people and the site is a great concept that focuses exclusively on the buying and selling of vintage

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-17764321272829346712008-12-30T13:08:00.004-05:002008-12-30T14:40:05.595-05:00

hi hi hi everyone! it feels like it's been forever! i hope everyone had a wonderful holiday/christmas/hanukkah and tons of great food and great times with your loved ones. i'm sorry for the lack of updates--i was down south visting the family and eating lots of collard greens, turkey and pecan pie. it was fantastic.hmm...let's see...i don't have many presents to share with you guys. my parents

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-56952391674902952222008-12-09T16:04:00.002-05:002008-12-09T16:18:33.918-05:00

yes, i do realize that i look gothically pale in these photos. that's because, well i am in fact gothically pale. it's just not usually this obvious. haha. i'm a redhead, it comes with the territory unfortunately.anyhow, this dress was purchased after thanksgiving at a cute boutique in my neighborhood--alter. it is from a clothing line simply called "black" that is based out of LA. i have been

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-43577229127211496632008-12-08T22:03:00.004-05:002008-12-08T22:22:03.269-05:00

i love this vintage dress so much. good fabric, great color, and amazing details. sara at used & abused didn't even have to alter it for me- it fits like a glove. she actually thinks that it was a home made dress- can you imagine? i wore this out on saturday with my grandmother's mink swing coat. some odd looks were thrown my way on the subway but i couldn't have been happier! vintage dress from

kristinnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-46420468881179998062008-12-04T13:55:00.003-05:002008-12-04T14:08:07.982-05:00

i know you guys are so surprised to see...more plaid!! yay! come on, you have to stick with a good thing right? i love this shirt so much. it's HUGE and that makes it perfect for layering and throwing over dresses. i actually found this skirt at f21 and it reminds me of those cute little skirts that are all over the swedish-style blogs all the time. i love how it bells out but is still very much

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-17108147023893667722008-12-03T07:15:00.001-05:002008-12-03T07:25:26.627-05:00

i have to admit that i totally bought this a few weeks back because it reminded me of wendy's studded corset over at hand it over. unfortunately i don't have the gumption to stud mine so this will have to suffice for now. i like it's layering options and have also worn it over a button down and over a dress (as has melissa from sex and coffee). it's on sale at h&m right now. maybe it should live

kristinnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-66654343503268591842008-12-02T10:24:00.002-05:002008-12-02T10:40:38.660-05:00

ahhh...plaid, plaid, plaid, how i love you so. this skirt was purchased at a thrift store and was originally super long-i'm talking painfully modest and unflattering long. i cut it off (yes, i am still juvenile and like to take the scissors to my clothes more often than i should). i purposely did not make it super short and i think when it is belted and worn high-waisted it manages to escape the

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-41187224255462843832008-12-01T22:17:00.004-05:002008-12-01T22:46:21.934-05:00

this skirt is heaven. a gift from the used & abused girls, i smile every time i see it in my over-crowded closet. something about the way the leather was broken in makes it fit like a glove. that's me being nosey and watching my neighbors out the bay windows- not, by any means, attempting to strike a pose.vintage skirt, american apparel tshirt, aldo shoes

kristinnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-5218307612059023482008-11-29T23:00:00.005-05:002008-11-29T23:22:20.368-05:00

just a brief weekend update:our good friends sara and jazz over at used & abused are putting on their first trunk show featuring one of a kind and re-worked vintage clothing. there will also be vintage jewelery and accessories for sale. the best part is they're offering 10% off when you rsvp. if you're in nyc stop by for some shopping, a glass of wine, and a hello to the girls of used & abused

kristinnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-8076313549759699112008-11-28T12:29:00.004-05:002008-11-28T12:59:29.068-05:00

i hope everyone had a nice thanksgiving! it's definitely nice to have a break and do nothing for a few days. the time off from work just gives me more time to play with clothes :)this dress below was a thrift store find from a few years ago and i have always wondered what it was originally. it has the appearance of a choir robe of some sort, minus the fact that it is so short. i don't think any

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-41899524004615250002008-11-26T09:21:00.006-05:002008-11-26T09:37:25.830-05:00

i ran into these images over at nitro:licious (via modefeber) and had to re-blog them here because they really are just THAT amazing...is it wrong that i want everything?

kristinnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-63245502510923305842008-11-25T20:54:00.005-05:002008-11-25T21:15:47.578-05:00

the oversized layers return! this time they are varying shades and textures of cream. i have to say, i am loving this overabundance of fabric. it's so much more interesting to wear, you know? i am finding that i can be much more creative with the layering since it's so oversized and it's visually much more appealing (at least to me it is).the cardigan is a recurring piece that many of you have

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-50523099778415093352008-11-24T15:14:00.004-05:002008-11-24T15:33:12.456-05:00

outfit posts will resume tomorrow--i promise!in the meantime, jennine over at the coveted has a great interview with indie fashion photographer courtney brooke hall. head over there and then check out courtney's flickr for even more amazing photos. all of her work has this unbelievable vintage feel to it--it's incredible. i am much more of a fan of this 70s-style vintage feel than the more dainty

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-68957336018035161992008-11-21T14:19:00.004-05:002008-11-21T14:36:33.498-05:00

so i guess it is "dress in your boyfriend's clothes" week for us. totally not intentional, but i like how the theme has just come up out of nowhere. :) i promise, next week it will be all pink, girly and involve lots of bows and ruffles (not true).anyhoo, i found this army jacket at a thrift store this summer and had to have it. it is originally from target (i think) but i just love how

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-61492265875905655582008-11-20T07:15:00.002-05:002008-11-20T07:51:13.579-05:00

two of my current favorite things: my new vintage ebay jacket with puffy sleeves and gold buttons and a mens t-shirt from forever 21 with "stripes" made out of boomboxes. i look really painfully heinous in my photos hence the odd neck and waist shots...

kristinnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-4697339830837970612008-11-19T11:41:00.005-05:002008-11-19T11:55:15.559-05:00

kristin did a post a few weeks ago about her favorite go-to outfit for the fall/winter season, so now i am going to share mine with you guys. i know everyone has a certain outfit or clothing combo that we all grab when we are running late, oversleep, are feeling indecisive or uninspired, etc. (i usually have at least one of those things going on every morning, so this outfit gets out more than it

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-6474018681701855172008-11-18T07:12:00.002-05:002008-11-18T07:20:13.566-05:00

i have a rather odd obsession with my boyfriend's sweaters. cardigans from old navy to be more specific. which i find strange because i'm not a big old navy shopper and i pretty much despise what is usually considered the traditional women's cardigan. as i am sure you guessed, this is one i've borrowed from him. i really love it paired with my grandmother's old nightgown from the 50s. she giggled

kristinnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-68186762050415561752008-11-17T13:14:00.005-05:002008-11-17T13:41:36.049-05:00

hi everyone! we are officially back this week, after being unofficially away for the first part of november. life just gets crazy busy sometimes, you know? we missed you all immensely! :)so, on to why you are really here...i found this crazy tunic/dress shirt contraption this weekend when i was thrifting with my lovely friend pamela. i will admit, she saw the beauty of this thing long before i

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-89661417226561992122008-11-04T11:47:00.005-05:002008-11-04T14:02:22.702-05:00

well it's election day here in the good old united states and whatever your political views, i urge you to exercise your right to vote.in keeping with the theme of personal choice, i ran across this article on style bubble this morning and i think it is very refreshing. susie (along with agathe from style bytes) was the first fashion blogger that i started reading and i have long admired her

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-7831267521452201542008-10-30T00:05:00.000-04:002008-10-30T00:05:00.908-04:00

we've created a new weekly feature - ebay finds - which stems from our love of vintage, shopping, and ebay. each week we'll choose a piece of vintage clothing, jewelery, or an accessory to shop for on ebay and post our best results here. this week i've been browsing for the infamous cape. so many options so little time...this first cape is from california vintage connect. i love the colors and

kristinnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-47759549674177428962008-10-29T11:23:00.007-04:002008-10-29T11:45:56.505-04:00

so, it was my birthday this past weekend (oct.26th to be exact) and in honor of the occasion, i thought it would be fun to post a few outtakes from our fashion blogging adventures. although we consistently appear forlorn in our photos, what you probably don't know is that kristin and i are ridiculously silly 90% of the time. so here are some of our more normal moments (trust me, there are TONS

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-55971462984059640362008-10-28T09:22:00.005-04:002008-10-28T09:45:18.877-04:00

i'm pretty much addicted to shopping on ebay for vintage clothing. there's something about being able to browse all high-waisted skirts or size 8 1/2 shoes that really appeals to my inner organizer. i also think there's a lot to be said for walking away the "winner" of an auction- the thrill of victory can be a little bit like crack. and, as you probably guessed, i'm coming down off a high right

kristinnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-13848559594440973582008-10-23T12:14:00.002-04:002008-10-23T12:25:01.079-04:00

i have been on a hunt for the perfect pair of old man pants for several years now. as far as thrift stores finds go, they rank up there with the always elusive perfect leather jacket. i finally found a pair that are workable. they are obviously too big in the waist, but work well paper-bagged with a belt (without a belt they fall down around my ankles. haha). plus, i really like the shape, they

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-8927362459581356722008-10-22T07:05:00.000-04:002008-10-22T07:05:45.359-04:00

i wear this every weekend while running around doing errands- or at least a slight variation. it's hard for me to take these black jeans off. not very exciting but oh so practical and comfortable. it's odd that i find this outfit so unattractive but love it all the same. i've actually been feeling that way about a lot of my clothes lately. let's hope i'm just in a fashion funk...gazillion

kristinnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-48035962452899589792008-10-21T16:55:00.003-04:002008-10-21T17:13:25.568-04:00

so this week, kristin and i were both a bit crazy (which is normal actually) and we ended up with a lot of action shots and odd poses. yes, it looks like i'm getting dressed in these photos, but actually i'm just showing you guys one of my favorite tricks: turning dresses into skirts.this dress was found at thrift store in the south (where i'm from originally) and is made of this really light,

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-45929691289984883762008-10-20T07:26:00.001-04:002008-10-20T07:30:45.526-04:00

i find myself wearing this jacket/scarf/glove combo at least three times a week. it's only fair that my outerwear makes an appearance on the blog...and because you should know that most of the time i look like a huge dork...club monaco jacket, thrifted scarf, grandmother's leather gloves

kristinnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-18201018912199910732008-10-17T14:52:00.002-04:002008-10-17T14:59:40.071-04:00

well, it's official-you can use the link below to follow us using the new bloglovin' rss reader site. i just signed up for an account today (i'm more of a bloglines kinda girl myself) but i already see the benefits of using bloglovin' for my daily fashion reads. it's actually pretty great and all your blogs are easily and clearly organized. of course, now i have two rss readers to visit everyday.

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-80260802516433382392008-10-16T07:10:00.000-04:002008-10-16T07:10:34.465-04:00

scarves in summer. shorts in winter. what's the world coming to?club monaco shorts and shirt, aldo shoes

kristinnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-84250967859942476782008-10-15T14:11:00.003-04:002008-10-15T14:19:53.674-04:00

the love affair with all things striped continues. for someone who doesn't consider themselves a "pattern person" i do wear a lot of stripes and plaid. hmm...one of my favorite things to do with stripes is to mix the different sizes together. as long as you keep it (reasonably) in the same color family, you should be able to get away with it. one of my favorite combos is a larger black stripe

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-69184836463493926222008-10-14T07:03:00.000-04:002008-10-14T07:03:15.596-04:00

i wore this out last week to a beck concert. obviously i don't get out much because if i did i would have known that this is way too much clothing to wear to a hot, sweaty show. it was easy enough to lose the jacket but i think there would have been a problem if i'd taken my boots off...thirfted navy blazer, american apparel tshirt, richard chai for target skirt, steve madden boots, vintage

kristinnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-70293445378047857002008-10-13T22:55:00.004-04:002008-10-14T10:21:05.280-04:00

i bought this lovely oversize sweater/cardigan at a thrift store a couple of weekends ago and have been wearing it non-stop ever since. i love how baggy and comfortable it is. it is perfect with rompers, dresses, jeans, shorts...everything really (ok, i am a bit obsessed) but seriously, it really is perfect for fall.is anyone else loving the super oversized cardis this fall?cardi:thrift, romper:

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-35255243967129531572008-10-09T16:00:00.004-04:002008-10-09T16:37:26.938-04:00

maybe this is a side effect from looking at too many beautiful and bizarre runway collections these past few weeks, but when i first saw these photos from antony's ep release show all i could think about was how much i wanted to wear one of these dresses. they are all interesting, but i love the one in the third photo the most. i desperately need that dress in my life. such gorgeous detailing

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-77135466239912464062008-10-08T22:19:00.007-04:002008-10-08T23:25:07.461-04:00

something i've noticed while flipping through images of the spring 2009 fashion shows is the overwhelming emphasis on shoulders. dresses, coats, and shirts on either side of the atlantic have been reworked and rethought to highlight an area that most of us would never give a second glance. here are some of my favorite photos from the past few weeks which accentuate the shoulder.the ubiquitous

kristinnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-36138110028303624132008-10-07T10:25:00.003-04:002008-10-07T10:35:20.308-04:00

as much as i love seeing all of the new collections, it is just as much fun (and just as inspiring!) to see what all of the lovely and stylish fashion show attendees are wearing. fortunately, since we can't be there ourselves (sigh), we have the sartorialist to give us a peek. here are a few of my favorite looks from the sart's style.com street style blog.such a gorgeous little family and i

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-13417393160925597352008-10-06T07:02:00.000-04:002008-10-06T07:09:11.854-04:00

after salvating over high-waisted, wide leg jeans for most of the summer i happened upon this pair online at urban outfitters about a month ago. they were marked down to $10 if you can believe it. this is the final product after getting my tailor to drop the hem to add some length. i've been wearing them a lot with wedge heels, a button down shirt, and 70s coach saddle bag. these photos will have

kristinnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-83800033598506066212008-10-02T19:15:00.004-04:002008-10-02T19:26:09.506-04:00

i have a very unhealthy obsession with this black pleated skirt. it pretty much gets worn once a week and once a weekend. in fact, just looking at these pictures makes me want to put in on right now. what's your go-to outfit of the moment?thrifted black pleated skirt, gap jean jacket from about 10 years ago, american apparel tshirt, h&m wedge booties

kristinnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-43248733043589696052008-10-01T09:45:00.000-04:002008-10-01T09:53:26.736-04:00

my roommate danielle has a fantastic sense of personal style. luckily, she doesn't mind sharing clothes. this is one of the dresses that i snagged from her last week when i raided her closet. it belonged to her mom in the seventies and i think it's absolutely perfect. you can't tell from the photo but the material is really light and the sleeves are so gorgeous. now if she will just forget that i

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-80672955525556797792008-09-29T00:14:00.008-04:002008-09-30T10:29:38.983-04:00

nope, i'm not going anywhere exciting but if i were this is probably how i'd start packing.american apparel skirt and tshirt, thrifted white denim jacket, nine west shoes, amazing american tourister suitcase, various shoes.

kristinnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-16515519552306853852008-09-26T07:35:00.000-04:002008-09-26T07:39:39.509-04:00

a year before jessie and i started rara.avis i was already following at least fifteen different fashion blogs. it was, and always will be, so inspirational for me to see how other fashion bloggers wear, style, and reinvent their every day clothing to suit their personalities and moods.only a few months ago though did i get around to creating a "things to try" folder on my desktop. currently it is

kristinnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-85213743329254930482008-09-25T09:32:00.002-04:002008-09-25T09:52:27.633-04:00

good coffee, a good magazine and an oversized, comfy boy's cardigan. there is nothing better. in fact, i wish that my morning was going like this right now...(cardigan: kristin's bf's...i stole it from the closet! tank: h&m, jeans: h&m trend, shoes: chinese laundry)

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-81481613985158572182008-09-24T07:27:00.000-04:002008-09-24T07:28:46.846-04:00

one of my favorite things about my apartment is my walk-in-closet. in nyc, where space is at a premium, it's a rarity to find so much room given away to clothing storage. it's a luxury that i try never to take for granted. sometimes i even just go in for a few seconds, close the door behind me, and smile.and that's just half of the shoe and bag storage... there's much more below.

kristinnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-87357354231216715022008-09-23T09:17:00.004-04:002008-09-23T09:31:00.529-04:00

this is one of my favorite fall jackets. i wear it constantly once the weather cools off. i've had it for years and it is perfect with jeans, skirts and dresses. can't beat that.(jacket: i've had it so long, i have no idea, striped tank: f21, black skinny jeans: uniqlo, shoes: chinese laundry)

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-5714968924605622982008-09-22T08:30:00.000-04:002008-09-22T08:58:36.657-04:00

my hands down favorite show of london fashion week was easily charles anastase. his collection balanced the girlie, the geeky, and the tough with such amazing perfection that my heart aches for almost every look. it probably also doesn't hurt that he's combined three of my favorite things; killer shoes, dorky glasses, and hot lingerie. stay on the lookout for some shots of me trying this first

kristinnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-70121452292443241912008-09-19T11:57:00.005-04:002008-09-25T09:54:05.532-04:00

i know NYFW is long gone, but i decided this week that i wanted to try and do a quick recap. then i realized that there is no such thing as a quick recap. so instead, i wanted to share my favorite collection from fashion week. there was a ton of great clothing and a lot of inspiring things, but only one collection had my full attention and awe from start to finish: devi kroelli am in love with

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-30169525067985635342008-09-17T22:18:00.006-04:002008-09-18T07:24:09.042-04:00

occasionally i get stuck on certain color combinations and find myself wearing variations on the same color themes for days at a time. in the beginning of spring it was blue, black, and gray which lasted for what seemed like almost a month. a week back it was red, white, and blue which is so painfully prevalent here, but thankfully, didn't last half as long.grandmother's jacket, jcrew tank,

kristinnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-45558046104532114672008-09-17T10:20:00.002-04:002008-09-17T10:28:43.242-04:00

i am not really big on accessories, but i must admit that i do love bags. after a few years of carrying extremely large bags (carry-on luggage size) that caused more than a few bewildered glances from boyfriends, i have finally embraced the small(er) bag. in fact, i replaced my large bag obsession with a fondness for clutches. progress, right? here are a few of my current faves.

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-41089813069972235202008-09-15T21:25:00.004-04:002008-09-16T07:24:18.812-04:00

after wearing dresses non-stop for the past four months I can honestly say I'm sick and tired of them. however, when i open my closet door i can't help but run my fingers over this one (as i alternately frown in dismay at the rest). the pleats are so crisp and the gathering at the waist is complete perfection.te casan shoes, grandmother's dress, jessie's oversized envelope clutch

kristinnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-17141418884260341822008-09-15T09:37:00.005-04:002008-09-15T09:56:41.957-04:00

now that fashion week is officially over, i think it is fitting to pay homage to one of my favorite style icons. kate lanphear (senior fashion editor, elle magazine) has always been someone who has inspired me-she is so effortlessly cool all the time. i love her casual and chic basics...she's such a bad ass.

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-1796285647327800422008-09-12T08:30:00.000-04:002008-09-13T14:29:05.878-04:00

this jacket is another of our thrifting finds. i think it was originally a dress but something about the texture, stripes, and color made be get it with the idea of outerwear in mind.vintage dress-as-jacket, h&m dress-as-shirt, parasuco jeans (good for girls who need 34+ inseam and they don't shrink in length!), forever21 belt, aldo shoes

kristinnoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-43880840330419378492008-09-11T10:41:00.003-04:002008-09-11T10:53:08.607-04:00

this jumper was made for me last year by one of my best friends. i was in a serious jumper/romper phase last fall and she made this one from a thrift store skirt. the ties are actually fabric that she took from the bottom of the skirt and attached to the waistband. (she is a super talented lady). this is the only thing i own with bows that i actually love.jumper: reconstructed thrifted skirt,

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-81511805245707157822008-09-09T22:12:00.006-04:002008-09-10T08:46:39.558-04:00

speaking of masculine clothing, as of late, i kind of have a things for wearing men's ties. i find wearing them to be very sexy and even a little empowering.forever 21 shirt, skirt, and glasses. grandfather's tie. h&m shoes.

kristinnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-32034411142618367022008-09-09T10:25:00.004-04:002008-09-09T10:41:23.414-04:00

like almost every other fashion blogger/fashion lover, i really enjoy contrasting feminine pieces with more masculine ones. i don't know if it's the juxtaposition, the slight irony or just the fact that i can't stomach clothes that are too over the top girly. regardless of the cause, i don't think it's going to be changing any time soon...plus, the only thing i like about mornings.dress: thrift,

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-47861292937266405112008-09-07T20:48:00.005-04:002008-09-08T23:23:51.741-04:00

and it lives in my closet. while we were out thrifting the other week we were lucky enough to find two amazing navy blue school boy blazers. mine made it's first appearance on a date this weekend. as a bonus, it was also the first time my studded red shoes left the house on my feet as well.true love.vintage blazer, vintage heels, DKNY lace dress

kristinnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-80363399663615791382008-09-06T11:35:00.003-04:002008-09-06T11:42:05.182-04:00

so, this is one of the shirts that kristin and i found on our thrifting expedition last weekend. i like how big the shirt is (it practically falls off the shoulders) and i really like the sleeves too. i think i've worn it four times in the past week!

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-20978121115023014362008-09-04T18:43:00.009-04:002008-09-04T21:58:50.914-04:00

i kind of have a thing for collections...

kristinnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-72935754516932923132008-09-03T19:23:00.006-04:002008-09-04T09:27:55.802-04:00

i love plaid. especially oversized plaid that is reminiscent of early 90s grunge and especially when it is mixed with stripes (what can i say, i'm an all or nothing kind of girl when it comes to patterns). i can't help it, i've just always had a little grunge in me.(plaid shirt: vintage, striped cami: f21, jeans: uniqlo, shoes: bakers)

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-87916044446849183172008-09-03T19:15:00.000-04:002008-09-03T19:48:58.969-04:00

turns out, i am extremely allergic to brooklyn mosquitos.

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-16177331565942323462008-09-01T22:10:00.007-04:002008-09-02T07:16:41.704-04:00

the oversized men's shirt. perfection, especially in dress form.brooks brother's mens shirt, vintage red leather belt, nine west heels

kristinnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-39170530008180395922008-08-30T19:52:00.005-04:002008-08-30T20:02:14.074-04:00

kristin and i went thrifting this morning and had great luck. we can't wait to share everything with you guys! here's a few pics of some of the amazing stuff we found (plus me wearing my new obsession-a blazer, found in the little boys section! i never want to take it off, i love it). have a great holiday weekend!

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-71932080125023731032008-08-29T14:40:00.003-04:002008-08-29T14:46:21.171-04:00

it's taken me awhile to grow up and admit that i love a man in a suit as much as i love a man in a great pair of jeans and a worn-in tshirt. there's just something very confident about the way men wear a suit (or any dress-y separates really). i'm guessing it gives guys the same confidence boost that a pair of great heels gives a girl?(all photos via the sartorialist)

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-1846737589886139712008-08-28T19:06:00.004-04:002008-08-28T19:28:28.824-04:00

this skirt use to be about two feet longer- it looked scary and more than a little amish. jessie and i found it thrifting together and she was savy enough to tell me to take it home. after a good wash and a trip to the tailor's it's my all time favorite skirt. the pockets, the color, and the pleats are all perfection.jcrew tank, vintage skirt, aldo platforms, club monaco belt, grandmother's

kristinnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-43424907010085461562008-08-27T11:27:00.004-04:002008-08-27T11:40:58.619-04:00

i really love basic, neutral colors. you have probably already noticed this, and i am sure it will be more obvious as time goes on. my wardrobe consists mainly of tan, cream, brown, black, navy and of course, gray. i'm totally fine with my absence of "color."p.s. the shoes are my new booties, which you will be seeing MUCH more of as autumn sneaks up on us.dress: vintage, clutch: f21, belt: f21,

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-63567176913587425112008-08-26T07:20:00.005-04:002008-08-26T07:35:41.166-04:00

inspired by the prada fall 2008 show and all of the bloggers who have experimented with this look before me, i knew i just had to give it a go too.grandmother's dress, express lace tights, h&m booties

kristinnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-18412965287411373582008-08-25T12:37:00.004-04:002008-08-25T12:50:56.860-04:00

like most people, i hate spending a ton of money on clothing. it is just so not necessary. actually, some of my favorite pieces in the world (and the ones that get the most reaction from people) are from thrift stores. i'm sure most of you could probably say the same. that being said, these pants were quite a surprise from a random trip to forever 21. they are well made (especially by f21

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-39665298196432826812008-08-23T12:07:00.005-04:002008-08-23T12:28:43.870-04:00

i've always likened jewellery to candy- something about the luster, the colors, and the scale. here are some of my favorite pieces.vintage brooches in black stemless wine glass, necklace from New Delhi in antique sugar bowl, kenneth cole earrings in grandmother's martini glass

kristinnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-91315678087508372512008-08-22T15:16:00.004-04:002008-08-22T16:21:37.727-04:00

as if i needed one. i found these pants at h&m this past june and instantly fell in love with them. they came with a belt/tie around the waist that is made from the same material and meant to be tied like a bow. i however, am not really a bow type of girl (and a co-worker also told me that i looked like a present). so, i've replaced it with a belt of my own. the only slight problem with the pants

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-41780859132227404662008-08-21T21:16:00.008-04:002008-08-21T22:09:33.536-04:00

this past weekend Jessie and I were lucky enough to take part in a photo shoot for our friend's new vintage clothing store on ebay. the shop, Used & Abused, offers original re-worked vintage clothing. with open backs and higher hem lines as some of their signature alterations, the pieces really trandscend the years working amazingly well today.so this past saturday, for about eight hours, I tried

kristinnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-84136479943517605762008-08-20T15:06:00.007-04:002008-08-20T20:48:25.383-04:00

i will admit, i love guys who do their own thing style-wise--easy, uncomplicated and with a complete disregard for rules and trend. no one better exemplifies this to me than tom waits. besides having a great love for his music, i am also really fascinated with his whole look/persona. the hats, blazers/suits, worn-in tees, disheveled hair and broken-in boots mixed with a general roughness around

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-81251748529221521432008-08-19T19:06:00.004-04:002008-08-19T19:39:53.103-04:00

towards the end of august I'm always over-eager for fall to begin. maybe it's the thick, glossy autumn magazines or perhaps the anticipation of layering. this year one thing's for sure- I'm itching to break out my new vintage coats!first 3 photos: Used & Abused vintage cape, club monaco belt, h&m booties -- second 3 photos: grandmother's mink coat from the 50s, parasuco jeans, grandmother's

kristinnoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-27999607426248251342008-08-18T09:31:00.006-04:002008-08-19T22:46:25.796-04:00

lately, i've been really obsessed with finding a long black jumper. it is such an easy, complete look (or maybe i'm just lazy). while the shorts versions are very cute, sometimes they can feel a bit too five year old/romper-ish on me (i'm only 5'3''). this one is perfect though, i couldn't be happier.next up on the thrifting wish list: coveralls a la punky bjumper: vintage (from used and abused

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-34740415092086872332008-08-17T18:42:00.006-04:002008-08-17T18:57:56.454-04:00

what were Jessie and I up to this weekend? details soon...

kristinnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-27917038965442596402008-08-16T08:36:00.006-04:002008-08-16T09:09:31.557-04:00

if you live in New York or LA you've probably walked past an LF Store at least once in your life. i tend to avoid them most of the time as the loud, bumping music and display disarray usually make me crazy. however, a few times a year when they have their "only sale of the season" i buck up and bring my friends to dig through the piles with me. this past thursday the fun began- 60% off everything

kristinnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-38430533915565236912008-08-14T20:59:00.006-04:002008-08-14T21:45:52.067-04:00

Much like Miss Havisham's Satis House, my grandmother's home in New England has been untouched for the last sixty years. Four walk-in closets hold all of the clothing she's owned since 1940. As the only grandchild (and the only person tiny enough to fit into her old clothes) I have been given permission to take anything that my heart desires. These two hats were some of the numerous items that

kristinnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-33908822619267591732008-08-13T18:19:00.002-04:002008-08-13T18:27:33.886-04:00

new york mag has a great article about nyc based design collectives. i personally love the idea of graphic designers, architects, artists and fashion designers sharing space--both working space and store space. collaboration always wins in my book.if you are in new york you should check these out. i think kristin and i are going to do a "collective crawl" one saturday...anybody in?many thanks to

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-39641141619830141872008-08-12T10:32:00.001-04:002008-08-15T10:46:03.573-04:00

i've really been loving mixing different patterns. something about it is so reminiscent of being six years old and putting on all of your favorite clothes at the same time. color, pattern, and season are totally disregarded in favor of what makes you feel good.club monaco shirt, forever 21 shorts, aldo shoes

kristinnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-15386694403000410242008-08-11T09:17:00.009-04:002008-08-15T10:40:05.028-04:00

i raided kristin's closet this weekend and found this adorable top. i'm plotting now about how i can steal it...

jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06508921134404739175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804889480713729336.post-20674402427425129982008-08-10T18:45:00.007-04:002008-08-15T10:48:22.063-04:00

the second I saw them I knew they had to come home to join the family. courtesy of the brooklyn flea market.

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